MNS Warns Kapil Sharma Show For Using ‘Bombay’ Instead Of ‘Mumbai’

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has issued a warning to The Kapil Sharma Show after the use of the term ‘Bombay’ instead of ‘Mumbai’ in one of its recent episodes.

The objection was raised by the Raj Thackeray-led party, which has long campaigned for the exclusive use of the name ‘Mumbai’ to refer to the city.

Kapil Sharma Show faces political backlash over city reference

According to reports, MNS leaders stated that the show’s creators should be more mindful of cultural and regional sensitivities. They added that the city’s official name was changed to Mumbai in 1995, and using its colonial-era name ‘Bombay’ is disrespectful to Maharashtrian sentiments. The party has cautioned that if the mistake is repeated, they will take stronger action against the production team.

Kapil Sharma Show faces political backlash over city reference

Kapil Sharma’s comedy show The Great Indian Kapil Show , known for its wide fan base and light-hearted humour, has not yet released an official statement regarding the warning. However, the matter has sparked discussions online, with social media users debating whether the issue is being blown out of proportion or whether public figures should exercise more caution in their language.

The warning comes just days after the show’s latest season began airing, and it has now been caught in the middle of a fresh political controversy.